Explore the Family Name Obrochta
The meaning of Obrochta
Polish: from German Albrecht. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wladyslaw, Eugeniusz.
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How common is the last name Obrochta in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Obrochta grew considerably in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 42,830 in commonality and increased in rank to 38,439 by 2010, indicating a 10.25% growth. The total number of individuals with this surname also saw an increase over this decade, growing 21.01% from 476 people in 2000 to 576 in 2010. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k statistic, which rose from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #38,439 | 10.25% |
| Count | 476 | 576 | 21.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obrochta
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Obrochta, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily consists of individuals identifying as White, making up 94.27% of individuals with this last name in 2010, increasing slightly from 93.28% in 2000. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.94% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a reduction in the percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, decreasing from 2.73% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. The data recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however, by 2010 there were some who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 94.27% | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 3.47% | 18.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 1.39% | -49.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |